Runners Strike the Ground Harder in Running Shoes Marketed as “State of the Art”
Runners strike the ground harder in shoes advertised as ‘state of the art’ and with having more ‘advanced shoe technology” compared to barefoot runners.
Articles by Bretta Riches
Vibram Faces Lawsuits Despite Well-Supported Claims, Yet Traditional Running Shoes Marketed with Deceptive Ads for Decades
Vibram Five Fingers have well-supported claims whereas the traditional running shoe does not.
Best Shoes for Forefoot Running are the Thinnest
The best shoes for forefoot running are thin shoes with minimal compressible material.
Extra Cushioned Running Shoes Means Extra Impact and Injury
Learn why extra cushioned running shoes cause runners to land with a harder foot strike, even if a forefoot strike is used over a heel strike.
Good Running Form in Forefoot Running: Land on Balls, Not Toes
Good running form in forefoot running includes landing first on the balls of the foot, not the toes or the heel.